Articles
A guide to basic stretches
Content
Stretching safely
Calf stretch
Hamstring stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Hip flexor stretch
Iliotibial band stretch
Knee-to-chest stretch
Shoulder stretch
Shoulder stretch with towel
Neck stretch
Stretching safely
Calf stretch
Hamstring stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Hip flexor stretch
Iliotibial band stretch
Knee-to-chest stretch
Shoulder stretch
Shoulder stretch with towel
Neck stretch
Quadriceps stretch
The quadriceps muscle runs along the front of the thigh. To stretch the quadriceps muscles:
- Stand near a wall or a piece of sturdy exercise equipment for support.
- Grasp your ankle and gently pull your heel up and back until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh.
- Tighten the abdominal muscles to prevent your stomach from sagging outward, and keep your knees close together.
- Hold for about 30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat.
